Everybody claims that dj ... and dj so & so can scratch the best, but Rob Swift has it down over all the rest. This dude is perfect. That's a lot of practice over the years.
This should have so much more views! Beginners nowadays just want to jump levels and forgo the basics. Excellent video Rob!!! Dropping some history on the scratch is a great way of introducing the different scratches you demonstrated here!
The absolute BEST DJ 101 tutorial I have ever seen. Message was clear and spot on with some history of the evolution of the scratch from the origin.. Outstanding talent and presentation!!! RESPECT Bruh.. 🙏🙏🙏😎😎
This guy is a professor. Never seen him before but such and intelligent, informative, understandable breakdown of what brilliant Chosen kids developed. Brilliant brilliant brilliant.
Great stuff Rob. I always tell people they need to learn all the old 70s and 80s scratches before moving to all the newer stuff. There is a natural progression that you can learn which makes things easier because you have the foundation of the basics.
I teach a beginners course at the Scratch DJ Academy in NYC. But if you're looking to get more indepth about the art form, I do teach online. I'll message you the details so check your in box.
I'm using SERATO ITCH NS6, I have turntables in my bedroom, but I'm about to train with your techniques Rob Swift. I appreciate the history and the demonstration. I loved when you stated that everyone on can "add" to what they've learned, don't copy, be creative. I will post a video once I get these technique down. (Smile)
Respect to the legend that is Rob Swift. Man you inspire me to the fullest, the way you expalin the history and the techniques and how it all came to be is something else man, its enthralling. Ya really give it the love and respect the art deserves.
Rob, you are a Legend! One of the big heroes of my youth and I thank you for all you passion and the great times you made possible for me through your music! Respect and peace!
Last comment was 3 years ago but still holds true, the most informative after all my hours of searching, time to practice vid was almost 30mins but learning will make it a lifetime.
I love how you explained the history of all the scratching styles in your video. I definitely learned something new today. PS. You are very good at what you do with the turntables.
Love to see it done the correct way. No fader swap... Unfortunately for me when I started DJing in the early 90's there was no videos to help me learn. So I did it how I thought it should be done. But, I learned my self how to do it left handed, even though I'm right handed. 30 years later I still can't get over the muscle memory so I'm using my weaker hand on the fader. So instead of being a scratch DJ I decided to be a mix DJ. Mixing my tracks hard and fast, Cutting in piano breaks, and vocals. Constantly working the fader on beat switching,
I've been a standard DJ for a long time, I finally wanted to explore the art of scratching. I've been looking for videos and tutorials today in a generic way, but as soon as I saw Rob I jumped to this vid. Thank you so much for sharing, the practice shall begin!
Amazing how good the last routine sounds and the lack of movement on the record hand. I feel like some DJs think the more they are moving equals better scratching. Its all about the musicality and sound quality to me. It is lovely to watch and hear. God bless Rob!
Incredible! Thanks SO much for a great overview video!!! Used to scratch a little back in the day- but am getting back into it now with the new controllers and excited about learning again! Excellent video!!
*turns around and smiles at his TTM56 - signed by the one and only...* Thanks for performing in Austria (a couple of years ago) - it was simply awesome! All the best for 2013 ! cheers
I watched couple scratch videos and i have seen everyone use that same exact sound for scratching. You know what the sound is called? Im new to this DJ stuff
Kelkol Productions it’s pretty good. That baby scratch anyone can do by simply looking. But once you start using the fader people need a little more help. He forgot to tell them which way to start the motion w your hand on the record when you use the fader. Basically you are using a stab technique, w out stabbing it..that’s the part that most people fuck up.
Holy shit, that's Rob Swift when he was younger! Lovin how you break down these awesome skills & fundementals. Definitely an OG in the scratch game, rite here. Thanx for the awesome videos man,your always appreciated......👍💪🙏😎
I hope Rob will agree with me on this...if you do get a tt/mixer, please learn with vinyl first, then progress to digital if needs be. You will "feel" the vinyl.
I'm big on presentation combined with skill and this video has it all! My scratching skills need some work some of the basic scratches I've mastered once we move beyond that I didn't quite comprehend until I saw this video. an Excellencies presentation and skill set with the climax of the end of advanced scratching.
This was awesome. I've been on the wheels since 1978, but don't DJ anymore. I remember all of this, but never heard who were some of the originators. But i surely remember Cash Money and was like "WHAT THE HELL was that?". I was one of the only dude who could transform up at Penn State in the late 80s and into 90s. This was great man...and long live Jazzy Jeff....and I'm from NY too...love is love.
Swift is amazing!!! I've been a vinyl Dj for a long time and hated the idea of switching to a controller.. Till I saw the ns7 now I'm hooked..but don't get it twisted I'm going back to turntables as soon as I can afford 1200's and serato.vinyl preserve!!!
history complete! this is great. one thing i heard on TED was accent being the difference between rookie or pro musicians. float over the tempo. nothing to hard on a particular beat cause it makes the soft stick out. stop not
i can recall going to my friends julio when i was a kid and he was the only one that had a turntable set and how he would constantly watch and try the techniques of Rob Swift and the executioners to become a Dmc Champ.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE julio .his music never made it out of the room.thank you sense i Rob Swift for the beautiful memories through your music.peace love and community thezombieassassin.
19:30 START HERE , THEN REPLAY ..🔥🔥. 👍👍 ...perfect introduction to the craft. I haven't bought "proper" equipment yet, but have been breaking needles and learning different things on the set ups I got. This video makes me want an upgrade even more. #BeltRenagade haha ❤✌&🐣🇬🇷 \//\/\
Rob Swift is a true Scratch Master in the making and a ture understanding of old skool and nu skool combined it is joy to see that he has not lost his touch in what he puts hands to, of what makes a real scratch sounds from back in the day and brings to present and puts it together well and doesn't disappoint and on point... Sir you are DOWN BY LAW
Thanks for the compliment man. I just wish I was able to perform that 92 US set cleaner. I made way too many mistakes that night. My 92 east coast set came off much better. Thanks again though.
@AutechB12 LOL. Seriously though, believe it or not, this is exactly the way I teach my New School students at Scratch DJ Academy and they're all picking up everything I'm teaching them with ease. Sometimes explaining things with too many step simply complicates things. "Don't think! Feel!" Bruce Lee
HAHAHAHA! Seriously man, your guess is as good as mine as to where to get the Roc Raida Tees from. I honestly don't know. Wish I did. If I had a nickel for every time I've been asked that question I'd be a millionaire.
Really good presentation man. Also if anyone has a good source of beats like the backing track at the end of this video, I'd love to know where to look
AAAH so refreshing to see this brother i will forever listen to that track you did wit pharaoh but that track you did wit minds one was classic minds one is my old group its a 2 generation crew im first gen get at me fam
i was trying to do the cut on 2:58 and it wasnt coming out right what i was doing was opening the fader at the same exact time as the stab but the the coreect way of doing it is by opening the fader a split second before you stab witch is what i observed on this video
Hey man. I've actually heard the same thing. On one hand, I can see where Flash is coming from. For example, if you're cueing up a specific section of a song on a record, your hand automatically begins to perform elementary scratch sounds. It's unavoidable. That's what happens. So I could see how Flash would feel like he was scratching before Theodore. BUT, scratching as we know it (the ability to coax a musical note from turntables) is something Theodore put his stamp on.
if I were to get 1 turn table and a small mixer and hook it up to my existing setup could I still scratch? Yes, but, the kind of turntable and mixer you buy will impact you're ability to execute different scratches. My suggestion to you is find a Technic 1200 (used) on Ebay. With regards to a mixer, you cannot go wrong with a Rane. And yes, the crossfader acts as a "gate" which you close and open depending on the sounds you're trying to coax out of the turntable.
Hey Rob do you know DJ by the name of Louie Passion? I grew up with him and his brother. I thought I remember them saying you were cutting back in the days of his mixer that had knobs not a fader. He use to have 3 1200s on rubberbands.
This video is timeless. Thanks man.
Always 🙏🏾
I watch this every few months for the last few years and always pick up something new. Dope Rob you the best instructor by far.
Perhaps the most refreshing thing about you is not your scratching skills, but your HUMILITY!
So true
Respect!
Agreed... 😊
Everybody claims that dj ... and dj so & so can scratch the best, but Rob Swift has it down over all the rest. This dude is perfect. That's a lot of practice over the years.
This should have so much more views! Beginners nowadays just want to jump levels and forgo the basics. Excellent video Rob!!! Dropping some history on the scratch is a great way of introducing the different scratches you demonstrated here!
Rob Swift: this is the best and most insightful "Turntable 101" video in existence. Props.
Respect 🙏🏾
100% agreed brother!
The absolute BEST DJ 101 tutorial I have ever seen. Message was clear and spot on with some history of the evolution of the scratch from the origin.. Outstanding talent and presentation!!! RESPECT Bruh.. 🙏🙏🙏😎😎
This guy is a professor. Never seen him before but such and intelligent, informative, understandable breakdown of what brilliant Chosen kids developed. Brilliant brilliant brilliant.
Great stuff Rob. I always tell people they need to learn all the old 70s and 80s scratches before moving to all the newer stuff. There is a natural progression that you can learn which makes things easier because you have the foundation of the basics.
That's it
Best intro to turntablism I’ve seen. I like how you talk about the history as well as the techniques.
Our history is a forgotten history. Respect.
I teach a beginners course at the Scratch DJ Academy in NYC. But if you're looking to get more indepth about the art form, I do teach online. I'll message you the details so check your in box.
Rob Swift Yo how do I get your email for further guidance?
Josh Bond You can reach me at brolicarm@gmail.com
Rob Swift yo thank you! I’m about to send you an email shortly!
I'm using SERATO ITCH NS6, I have turntables in my bedroom, but I'm about to train with your techniques Rob Swift.
I appreciate the history and the demonstration. I loved when you stated that everyone on can "add" to what they've learned, don't copy, be creative.
I will post a video once I get these technique down. (Smile)
Superb work brother.
Really comprehensive, bit of history and skillz for dayz.
Thanks!!
Respect to the legend that is Rob Swift. Man you inspire me to the fullest, the way you expalin the history and the techniques and how it all came to be is something else man, its enthralling. Ya really give it the love and respect the art deserves.
BRAVO! Well done! Very detailed and informative in the origins and pioneers of scratching. Once again, a virtual pat on the bac for you sir!
Rob, you are a Legend! One of the big heroes of my youth and I thank you for all you passion and the great times you made possible for me through your music! Respect and peace!
Thanks for showin’ love!
This is the best teaching vid I've seen, and I've watched a alot of videos of so-called teaching.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Last comment was 3 years ago but still holds true, the most informative after all my hours of searching, time to practice vid was almost 30mins but learning will make it a lifetime.
What a stellar set of demos complete with history/origin/stories - gem of insight right here
The PMC 06 Pro A was and is a great scratch mixer. Have had mine for over 20 years
Great job on all this, brother...just great. Simple, efficient, and tight.
I love how you explained the history of all the scratching styles in your video. I definitely learned something new today.
PS. You are very good at what you do with the turntables.
Every video of yours that I watch I learn something new... this one is a gem. Thank you Thank you for always sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Rob for teaching DJing 1301 this video should be required watching for all DJs. Respect!!!
I admire how after all these years you are still humble and are willing to help the younger generation of djs.
Glad it helped you my friend.
Rob Swift yo been club DJ for over 20 years just now doing tricks any help is appreciated,,,
Dj song I
HieshDj
great video - been DJing since 88 and this still taught me! Thanks from Toronto.
Love to see it done the correct way. No fader swap... Unfortunately for me when I started DJing in the early 90's there was no videos to help me learn. So I did it how I thought it should be done. But, I learned my self how to do it left handed, even though I'm right handed. 30 years later I still can't get over the muscle memory so I'm using my weaker hand on the fader. So instead of being a scratch DJ I decided to be a mix DJ. Mixing my tracks hard and fast, Cutting in piano breaks, and vocals. Constantly working the fader on beat switching,
Cash Moneys funkyness to the transfomer cuts was one of the best things ever to happen.
i agree
My dude kilt it on the American Standard!! My first mixer. I got so much love for my man. I learn every time i tune in. Thank you kindly sir
I've been a standard DJ for a long time, I finally wanted to explore the art of scratching. I've been looking for videos and tutorials today in a generic way, but as soon as I saw Rob I jumped to this vid. Thank you so much for sharing, the practice shall begin!
Spinin' Records hey check DJ TLM’s vids...he really breaks all this shit down...
spinning in your socks.. it’s one of life’s great pleasures. great presentation brother 🙏🏻👊🏻✌🏻
For real, I just watched this whole thing and learned way more than I expected. This is the video I've been looking for. Thx
Always great to see and hear Rob on the cut. Still one of the classiest, funkiest and stylish scratchers about today. Much respect.
Rob damn even when you were young, your demeanor never changes always calm! Salute best teacher out there.
Great informative video Rob, and you blessed those that maybe didn't know, true history... Salute to one of the greatest. Rob Swift!
I needed this. All I knew was the baby scratch. I gotta practice this. Thanks for uploading!
Amazing how good the last routine sounds and the lack of movement on the record hand. I feel like some DJs think the more they are moving equals better scratching. Its all about the musicality and sound quality to me. It is lovely to watch and hear. God bless Rob!
Skinny Rob! Thorough introduction.
Incredible! Thanks SO much for a great overview video!!! Used to scratch a little back in the day- but am getting back into it now with the new controllers and excited about learning again! Excellent video!!
This is an excellent history of the art of scratching! Much props to you!
*turns around and smiles at his TTM56 - signed by the one and only...*
Thanks for performing in Austria (a couple of years ago) - it was simply awesome!
All the best for 2013 !
cheers
Love this. Thank you. I've been scratching for quite some time but I still go back to the roots. This is the best video I've found on technique. 👍😃
I watched couple scratch videos and i have seen everyone use that same exact sound for scratching. You know what the sound is called? Im new to this DJ stuff
Search online for Scratch Sounds or checkout DJ TLM on RUclips, he has sounds you can download online.
The best scratch tutorial on here
Kelkol Productions it’s pretty good. That baby scratch anyone can do by simply looking. But once you start using the fader people need a little more help. He forgot to tell them which way to start the motion w your hand on the record when you use the fader. Basically you are using a stab technique, w out stabbing it..that’s the part that most people fuck up.
Kelkol Productions I like the tuts by DJ TLM personally. He goes into all that.
@@WesKingpriaghosts come on, how difficult can it be to moves a disc and a switch back and forth.
Holy shit, that's Rob Swift when he was younger! Lovin how you break down these awesome skills & fundementals. Definitely an OG in the scratch game, rite here. Thanx for the awesome videos man,your always appreciated......👍💪🙏😎
I hope Rob will agree with me on this...if you do get a tt/mixer, please learn with vinyl first, then progress to digital if needs be. You will "feel" the vinyl.
Absolutely! Thanks for the warning!!! A very Happy New Year to you and keep up the great work!!!
I'm big on presentation combined with skill and this video has it all! My scratching skills need some work some of the basic scratches I've mastered once we move beyond that I didn't quite comprehend until I saw this video. an Excellencies presentation and skill set with the climax of the end of advanced scratching.
I'm glad you told where it stem from cause you got to know history. I rock with you champ!!!!!!
I've got this dvd...good shit...learned a lot from this man...I owe most of what I know from you and Qbert...just wanted to say a big Thanx!
This guy is an insanely good teacher. Big ups.
This was awesome. I've been on the wheels since 1978, but don't DJ anymore. I remember all of this, but never heard who were some of the originators. But i surely remember Cash Money and was like "WHAT THE HELL was that?". I was one of the only dude who could transform up at Penn State in the late 80s and into 90s. This was great man...and long live Jazzy Jeff....and I'm from NY too...love is love.
Swift is amazing!!! I've been a vinyl Dj for a long time and hated the idea of switching to a controller.. Till I saw the ns7 now I'm hooked..but don't get it twisted I'm going back to turntables as soon as I can afford 1200's and serato.vinyl preserve!!!
history complete! this is great. one thing i heard on TED was accent being the difference between rookie or pro musicians. float over the tempo. nothing to hard on a particular beat cause it makes the soft stick out. stop not
I learned a ton from this
"peace and love"
-ice cube
The real ice cube?
Took me ten years or more to find out less than whats in this vid. Brilliant!
i can recall going to my friends julio when i was a kid and he was the only one that had a turntable set and how he would constantly watch and try the techniques of Rob Swift and the executioners to become a Dmc Champ.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE julio .his music never made it out of the room.thank you sense i Rob Swift for the beautiful memories through your music.peace love and
community thezombieassassin.
You looked like young Mike from The Wood here . Love that mixer!
This is the video I been looking for. Bless up King!
19:30 START HERE , THEN REPLAY ..🔥🔥. 👍👍
...perfect introduction to the craft.
I haven't bought "proper" equipment yet, but have been breaking needles and learning different things on the set ups I got. This video makes me want an upgrade even more. #BeltRenagade haha
❤✌&🐣🇬🇷
\//\/\
This is sweet! Lots of techniques explained in a simple easy way and a history lesson in the greats. Thanks!!!!
so after years of djing does your arms get bigger? you looking so young and slim here.. still listening to Robswift Dec 2018..
thank you for your time to share your knowledge on scratching peace. from Manila Philippines
thanx rob! Its good to know the history coming from a legend like you.
@KREjahman Gracia hermano! I appreciate the kind words! Suerte!
Glad to hear this video helped man!!!
Rob Swift is a true Scratch Master in the making and a ture understanding of old skool and nu skool combined it is joy to see that he has not lost his touch in what he puts hands to, of what makes a real scratch sounds from back in the day and brings to present and puts it together well and doesn't disappoint and on point... Sir you are DOWN BY LAW
Max respect!
This video is the most awesome. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the compliment man. I just wish I was able to perform that 92 US set cleaner. I made way too many mistakes that night. My 92 east coast set came off much better. Thanks again though.
Thanks for the love my dude!!! Happy new year!
Thank you very much Rob. Great info.
Scratching with Babu's Super Duck Breaks. The beat is called Fist of The White Lotus.
Always a fountain of knowledge
The innovators! Great video bro! 👌🏼👊🏼
Wow! So much in one vid! Def gonna be watching this multiple times, Haha. Thanks for sharing the knowledge, especially history! Love it, Peace! :)
🙏🏾🙏🏾 best scratch tutorial on RUclips!
really good video man great info and explained really well
@AutechB12 LOL. Seriously though, believe it or not, this is exactly the way I teach my New School students at Scratch DJ Academy and they're all picking up everything I'm teaching them with ease. Sometimes explaining things with too many step simply complicates things. "Don't think! Feel!" Bruce Lee
Thank you!!! Glad you took something away from my little tutorial.
Thanks a lot Jenn.
great tutorial and information.!
Thanks for the upload man, decent vid,loads of excellent tips and tricks :)
HAHAHAHA! Seriously man, your guess is as good as mine as to where to get the Roc Raida Tees from. I honestly don't know. Wish I did. If I had a nickel for every time I've been asked that question I'd be a millionaire.
Awesome!!
This is another way to use the fingers!!
Really good presentation man.
Also if anyone has a good source of beats like the backing track at the end of this video, I'd love to know where to look
AAAH so refreshing to see this brother i will forever listen to that track you did wit pharaoh
but that track you did wit minds one was classic minds one is my old group its a 2 generation crew im first gen get at me fam
@kappesante Thanks for watching friend.
Blessings🙏 tutorial is still useful. Your style is alien like your shadow
i was trying to do the cut on 2:58 and it wasnt coming out right what i was doing was opening the fader at the same exact time as the stab but the the coreect way of doing it is by opening the fader a split second before you stab witch is what i observed on this video
great history and techniques
Awesome lay-man term..Alway want to know what "the fader" did and why thy slide it left and right.I never knew it was to cut the sound...
I use to put dw40 on my fingers to get a nice fader glide...😬 lol
Hey man. I've actually heard the same thing. On one hand, I can see where Flash is coming from. For example, if you're cueing up a specific section of a song on a record, your hand automatically begins to perform elementary scratch sounds. It's unavoidable. That's what happens. So I could see how Flash would feel like he was scratching before Theodore. BUT, scratching as we know it (the ability to coax a musical note from turntables) is something Theodore put his stamp on.
Really cool!
if I were to get 1 turn table and a small mixer and hook it up to my existing setup could I still scratch? Yes, but, the kind of turntable and mixer you buy will impact you're ability to execute different scratches. My suggestion to you is find a Technic 1200 (used) on Ebay. With regards to a mixer, you cannot go wrong with a Rane.
And yes, the crossfader acts as a "gate" which you close and open depending on the sounds you're trying to coax out of the turntable.
Hey Rob do you know DJ by the name of Louie Passion? I grew up with him and his brother. I thought I remember them saying you were cutting back in the days of his mixer that had knobs not a fader. He use to have 3 1200s on rubberbands.
Thankyou, I must start practicing.
Right on my friend!
Excellent Tuto !!!
LOL, thanks man. I really appreciate the compliment!